39-Year-Old Bradley Zarco Receives 5-Year Federal Sentence in Major Mail-Theft and Credit-Card Fraud Case

39 year-old Bradley Kane Zarco, has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a large mail-theft and credit-card fraud scheme, per the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Zarco admitted that he stole mail containing new credit cards and bank statements. He then used that info to activate the cards, raise credit limits, and change account […]
Former Alvin Martial Arts and Gymnastics Instructor Sentenced to 14 Years for Child Exploitation Offenses

42-year-old Franklin Joseph Perkins of Alvin has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving and possessing child exploitation material. A federal judge ordered that Perkins serve 14 years total, followed by 10 years of supervised release, where he will have strict rules limiting his contact with minors and his […]
Pearland Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Assisted Living Jewelry Theft

Pearland, TX – On October 25, 2025, at approximately 6:16 PM, the Pearland Police Department responded to a theft report at Trinity Oaks Assisted Living Facility, located at 3033 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, Brazoria County, Texas. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the reporting party, who stated his 95 year old mother, had her jewelry […]
Disturbing Instagram Video Sparks Police Investigation

Disturbing Video Under InvestigationA troubling video circulating on Instagram shows a young man with his hands bound by duct tape, appearing to have been beaten, while an armed driver points a gun at him and questions him about a stolen “High Country” Chevy truck. Two other individuals are also seen inside the vehicle during the […]
70-Year-Old Man Forced to Withdraw Cash and Shot by Robber(s) Near Katy Freeway and Beltway

Last night, a 70-year-old man was shot during a violent robbery near Beltway 8 and Westview, outside the Walmart. The suspect forced the elderly man to withdraw money from an ATM before shooting him. After being shot, the victim tried to drive away but lost control of his vehicle and crashed on the service road […]
HPD Investigates Deadly Shooting That Left Two Men Dead on Windswept Lane

HPD is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of two men at 6347 Windswept Lane around 7:35 p.m. on Friday, November 7. The victims, Rafael Xe Rax, 30, and Jose Cuz Shol, 21, were both found with gunshot wounds. One man was transported to a hospital, where he […]
Large Fire Erupts at Molly’s Pub in Clear Lake; No Injuries Reported

A Hood News Peep who was at the scene sent in these close-up photos of a large fire that broke out this morning at Molly’s Pub in Clear Lake, located on El Camino Real near Ramada Lane. HFD responded to the fire. No injuries were reported.
NO FILTER, ALL FELONIES: ULTA BEAUTY BANDITS EXPOSED BY SURVEILLANCE!

On October 28, 2025, deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to the Ulta Beauty store located in the 28700 block of Northwest Freeway in reference to a theft in progress. During the investigation, it was determined that two female suspects entered the store and stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise. Through social media and […]
Three Suspects in GMC Denali Lead HPD on Brief Pursuit — Caught After Crashing Near Wayside

Three suspects in a GMC Denali led HPD Officers out of Northeast Patrol on a brief pursuit today. Hood News Peeps reported seeing the pursuit near Brettshire and Homestead. The pursuit ended in the 9700 block of Wayside, between Little York and Tidwell. The suspects drove the truck down a running trail along the bayou […]
Caught on Camera: Man Followed from Bank, Breaks Into Car on 59!

Yesterday, a Hood News Peep went to the Bank of America on 59 near Little York and he was followed. He went to a store and this individual was caught on video breaking into his car looking for the bank withdrawal. He thought that the Peep had left it inside. He caused damages to the […]
Homeless Man Pepper-Sprayed in Unprovoked Attack Near 249 and Bammel North Houston Rd

We posted video footage showing a homeless man being pepper sprayed by this guy with the Edgar haircut seen below. We now know this unprovoked attack on the innocent homeless man happened near 249 and Bammel North Houston Rd. We also learned that his Instagram handle is @IggyMadeItHappen, but he’s since taken his profile down. […]
William Aguilar Sentenced to 45 Years for Murder of Carlos Perez at AutoZone in Montgomery County

William Aguilar Sentenced to 45 Years for Murder of Carlos Perez at AutoZone in Montgomery County Today, William Aguilar, 20, accepted a plea agreement and pled guilty to Murder for the fatal shooting of Carlos Perez, 19. Aguilar was sentenced to 45 years in TDCJ by Judge Phil Grant in the 9th District Court. Back […]
